This category is to recognise a Mum in the Greater Whitsunday region, who is a formidable role model as a mother and a woman. A woman who volunteers her time, and gives back to her community. A woman who leads by example, who shows what it means to be a modern Mum. Maybe she is a mother who has worked hard despite adversity or hardship. A woman who might be a single mother, a foster or adoptive mother, a woman who is a female figure we can all learn from.

A woman who has been through adversity and has spun her pain into something beautiful. This is a woman who is a rebel at heart and has decided to live her life differently, and march to the beat of her own drum. This award is for the woman in your life who has stood her ground and inspired others around her to be resilient; to learn from life’s challenges and keep moving forward.

This is a man, who is an ally, whose actions speak volumes about addressing bias in the community, speaks out against sexism and leads by example to make the women in their life empowered, to be heard and seen for who they are. They celebrate women, is a believer in gender equality, and an advocate for women and their success and struggles.

A woman who has a purpose and a passion for health and wellbeing. A woman inspires through her work in health, medical or fitness. Perhaps they are a woman who leads by example through sport or advocacy work with mental health and/or charity.

In the era of social media, this is a woman who is a muse for other women. This woman inspires other women through her passion for the arts, while building the self-esteem of others around her. Whether it is through performing, visual arts, fashion, photography, broadcasting or writing, the Magic Muse uses their talent and voice to make an impact in the lives of others through their creativity. This woman has the ability to create magic and inspire others to be the best version of themselves through the power of art rather than filters and reel highlights. She is a truth teller who creates a space for the greater good for all women. Her magic is helping create lasting change.

This is for a young woman who is the face of #thefutureisfemale. A young woman who is making an impact in their community inspiring other young women and girls to follow their dreams, take action and stand up for what they believe in. This award is for a disrupter, performer, athlete, volunteer or trailblazer. This award is for young women aged 15 to 25 years old.

JUDGES’ CHOICE BASED ON FINALISTS ACROSS ALL CATEGORIES.

A woman who walks to the beat of her own drum. Who is unapologetically unique. Who doesn’t make herself small for anyone. Who is not afraid to be her awkward, funny, intelligent, fabulous self. This award is for a woman who inspires others by shining her light in all its glory and who does not just break the mould, but picks it up, and smashes it.